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NU RECYCLING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

Northwestern University recycled more
than 1,500 tons in 2006. RECYCLE &
help us continue this success!

690		metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions
		equal to removing
604		cars from the road
19.7		million BTUs of energy
		enough to power
193		homes
1065		tons of air emissions
4		tons of waterborne waste
290,000		gallons of oil
4.4		million gallons of water
10,000		trees

This data was compiled using NU Recycling tonnage records and the National Recycling Coalition's Environmental Benefits Calculator.